The 2023 Amphitheater music festival will run until Sept.14, with a 12-show lineup promising an eclectic mix of country, rock, pop, soul and blues tribute performers at the 2,500-seat Amphitheater. Shows start at 7:30 p.m. The schedule is subject to change. Non-resident guests must be accompanied by a resident. Smoking is not permitted at the Amphitheater, which is located behind the LW News Office

by Leila Claudio LW contributor How lucky am I that my fabulous sister, Eva Claudio, had arranged to include me in an outing with her Lisbon Supper Club to the city of Tomar in central Portugal. The Knights Templar ruled Tomar in 1162 to defend it against Moorish attacks. It was the last stronghold of the Templars. In 1314, Philip IV of France, owing huge debts to the order, imprisoned the Pope

PHIL MANDEVILLE DEDICATION The dedication of the Phil Mandeville Memorial Garden will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 6, at 10 a.m. at 13081 Del Monte near Building 278 in Mutual 11. “This is the first anniversary of his passing, and we want to honor Phil for his many years of service,” said Mutual 11 President Peggy Beste. “He will be remembered for his infectious smile and amazing positive

SUNSHINE CLUB Karl W. Seckel from the Municipal Water District of Orange County (MWDOC) will speak at the Sunshine Club on Friday, Sept. 1, at 10 a.m. in Clubhouse 3, Room 2. Seckel has 45 years of professional water industry expertise. In December 2020, he completed a 37-year tenure at MWDOC, where he was responsible for planning, engineering, emergency preparedness management and special

TheSealBeachAnimal Care Center (SBACC) will have three tables available at the Thursday, Sept. 7, Stone Soul Amphitheater show to collect cash and materials for the shelter. Volunteers from both the SBACC and LW’s Paws, Claws, and Beaks Club will be at the entrances from 6-8 p.m. collecting donations. All those who contribute a donation will be eligible to win a $25 gift card to Target, Home